Ezekiel 6:4

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

তাতে তোমালোকৰ যজ্ঞবেদীবোৰ ধ্বংস কৰা হ’ব আৰু তোমালোকৰ সূৰ্যমূর্তিবোৰ ভঙা হ’ব আৰু মই তোমালোকৰ হত লোকসকলক তোমালোকৰ মুৰ্ত্তিবোৰৰ আগত পেলাম।

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a prophecy from God to the people of Israel. It says that the altars and idols they worship will be destroyed, and their dead will lie before these idols as a sign of God's judgment.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special toy that you really like and you think it can do magic. God is saying that if you trust this toy instead of Him, He will take away the toy and let you see that it can't really help you.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The audience was the Israelites who were worshipping false gods. This was a time when many were turning away from God.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, this verse reminds us not to place our trust in anything other than God, such as money, power, or even idols of modern society like fame. God wants us to look to Him alone.

Topics

• worship
• idolatry
• judgment
• trust
• faith
• God's promises

Related Verses

• Isaiah 2:18
• Hosea 10:2
• Jeremiah 19:4
• 1 Corinthians 10:14
• Revelation 9:20

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when God says 'your altars shall be desolate'?

It means that the places where people worship idols will be abandoned and left in ruins as a sign of God's judgment.

How does this verse relate to modern times?

It reminds us not to place our trust in anything other than God, such as money, power, or fame, which are modern forms of idolatry.

What can we learn from the fallen slain men before the idols?

This image teaches us that putting trust in idols instead of God can lead to destruction and loss.

Why is this verse important for believers?

It emphasizes the importance of trusting in God alone and not in false gods or idols, which can distract from true faith.